2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SD08 AXV
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 93,213 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 AXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 93,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 AXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SD08 AXV) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded afrter flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed to flexy (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii”.
SD08 AXV Mileage History
- 25/07/202379,065 mi
- 27/07/202379,109 mi+44 mi
- 22/07/202486,905 mi+7,796 mi
- 16/08/202486,942 mi+37 mi
- 23/09/202593,213 mi+6,271 mi
Average of roughly 6,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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